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Apple expands refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs, Apple TV 4K, more

Apple's expanded refurbished store now offers rare M5 MacBook Pro configurations, premium displays, and other high-value hardware at 15% discounts with full warranty coverage, presenting a cost-optimization opportunity for IT departments managing enterprise device purchases. This initiative signals Apple's strategy to maximize inventory utilization while providing organizations a legitimate channel to reduce capital expenditures on certified products without compromising support or warranty protections. However, CIOs should act quickly as refurbished inventory sells rapidly and includes discontinued configurations unavailable through standard retail channels.